Amazon's New Alexa+ Echo Devices Are Now Available for Order

Amazon's new lineup of AI-powered Echo devices is now available to pre-order. The refresh includes the new Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio, along with redesigned Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 smart displays. All four products were part of a major overhaul of the Echo lineup announced last month.



At the core of the new devices are Amazon's AZ3 and AZ3 Pro chips, each with an AI Accelerator for running on-device models. The custom silicon enables an upgraded microphone system that Amazon says improves Alexa's wake-word detection by more than 50 percent. A new platform called Omnisense also combines input from cameras, audio, ultrasound, and Wi-Fi radar to support smarter automations.


The Echo Dot Max introduces a two-way speaker system with a high-excursion woofer and custom tweeter, producing nearly three times the bass of the previous Echo Dot. The updated Echo Studio is 40 percent smaller than before and features a spherical design, a high-excursion woofer, and three full-range drivers with support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos.



For smart displays, Amazon announced the new Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11. Both models adopt custom displays with in-cell touch and a negative liquid crystal design that improve clarity and viewing angles. They also debut a redesigned smart home hub interface with support for Matter and Thread. The launch comes as Apple is rumored to be preparing its own smart display for release next year.

The Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio are available for purchase and will be released on October 29. The Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 are also available to order and will be released on November 12. All new Echo devices will ship with Alexa+ Early Access.


You can order the new devices at the links below:
● Echo Dot Max - $99.99
● Echo Studio - $219.99
● Echo Show 8 - $179.99
● Echo Show 11 - $219.99

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